Wind chimes and mobiles
Carved driftwood and capiz shell wind chime
Carved driftwood and capiz shell wind chime
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A turtle or a fish in carved driftwood, from which discs of capiz shell (a translucent mother-of-pearl) and wooden beads hang in a cascade. When they move, they produce a light chime and a shifting shimmer.
Handmade in Indonesia. Six styles to choose from above: turquoise turtle, whitewashed turtle, washed-out blue fish, turquoise fish, white woven fish, blue woven fish.
6 variants available: choose your style above.
- Driftwood, capiz shells, wooden beads, raffia
- Stated hanging length: about 45 to 50 cm
- Six styles, turtle or fish
- Decoration for indoors or a sheltered spot
Tracked parcel. Free on orders of €49 or more up to 5 kg, otherwise €5.99 to €19.99 depending on the weight of the order. Learn more
Product details
- Materials: driftwood, wooden beads, raffia; capiz shells
- Manufacture: by hand, in Indonesia
- Length: about 45 to 50 cm hanging; see the dimensions for each style
- Dimensions by style: Turquoise turtle, coloured shells: 40 x 21 cm; Whitewashed turtle, white shells: 40 x 21 cm; Faded blue fish, white shells: 35 x 28 cm; Turquoise fish, blue and green shells: 35 x 28 cm; Woven fish, white shells: 35 x 28 cm; Woven fish, blue shells: 30 x 24 cm
- Photos: Shown as a guide: small differences in colour, shape or finish are normal on a handmade item
How to use it
Hang from a hook or a sturdy branch, indoors or in a sheltered spot (porch, covered balcony, conservatory). Bring it in during rain, frost or strong wind. Decorative item: do not hang it within reach of babies and young children (strings, beads, small parts) or of playful animals.
Care
Dust with a brush or a soft, dry cloth. Avoid prolonged damp, rain and direct sunlight, which dull natural materials. Not washable.
Delivery and returns
Shipped in a plain parcel with tracking. You have 14 days from receipt to change your mind. An item that arrives damaged will be replaced or refunded: write to us with a photo.
Symbolism and tradition
In several traditions, the turtle is a symbol of longevity and patience, and the fish a symbol of abundance. These are cultural symbols, not promises.
This symbolism is a matter of tradition. It is neither a promise of results nor medical advice.
